★ Get the XTZ Spirit 4 Speakers here: bit.ly/3EZx1Ey
@AdrianIII
4 жыл бұрын
Another miracle $500 speaker! YAY! The $500+ range seems pretty amazing these days.
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
It may be THE range worth looking at it would seem. Thanks for watching!
@terjehelle
3 жыл бұрын
I actually ended up with XTZ 99.26 and XTZ 10.16 (sub), with a class D 2 x250w amp. I fell in love with their sound and punch. Still really really happy with my setup. It brings so much joy. I have heard a lot of good systems, still happy to come home to my own every time. 😁
@eeyorebill04
4 жыл бұрын
Another vote for a comparison to the Triangle BR03!
@MikkeyFacts
4 жыл бұрын
+1
@shaunyweavey2470
2 жыл бұрын
The br02 is so much better than the br03 I had both .
@timleelim9930
2 жыл бұрын
Of all the reviews I have read/heard, the level of elaboration of what a bookshelf is for which a bookshelf loudspeaker may be placed in by Andrew is unmatched! 😀
@bushweednever
Жыл бұрын
I found out about XTZ Sound from some forum and bought a pair, together with the Spirit 12 Sub, after watching your review (which is the only one available here to this day, btw!) and I am really happy with them. So, thank you and great work!
@shaunyweavey2470
2 жыл бұрын
I have ordered the spirit, but I own XTZ 99 . 25 the ribbon tweeter, all I can say is they got this ribbon singing like wow . Audiolab 6000a as pre amp into the Edge 2 300 into 99 . My ears tell me, this is special indeed . Thanks Andrew you always tell the story straight . I'm one happy bunny, bring on the Spirit...
@kniffs
4 жыл бұрын
I've owned KEF LS50s, XTZ 99.36, XTZ Cinema M8, XTZ 99.26, 93.22 and a bunch of other speakers...The XTZ Spirit 4 might be the most bang-for-your-buck bookshelf bar none. The bass is entrancing, i sold the LS50 because i was missing that punch and at 1/3rd of the price of the KEFs i would take the Spirit 4 any day. I might be biased and this speaker catered to my needs, but they are worth a shot for anyone looking for a new bookshelf. Super fun speakers to listen to! Awesome video and so glad you've gotten eyes on our proud Swedish loudspeaker brands! Sure, the top end is not as crispy as my old 99.36 with the Fountek ribbon tweeter, but i honestly think i prefer the silkdome after a few weeks of ownership.
@gnevos
4 жыл бұрын
Out of the XTZs is there a reason to go with any of the bigger brothers to the Spirit other than build quality and being more suitable for bigger rooms?
@kniffs
4 жыл бұрын
@@gnevos I think the Spirit-series has hit a very good level in terms of performance / price - almost too good. I can't say i notice that much difference compared to the other XTZ speakers 3-4 times the price (like my Cinema M8). The more expensive speakers have pricier parts and designs but the difference in sound does not improve linearly as the price moves up... If i recall they are all manafactured in China so no difference there, and the build quality is really high even with the Spirit 4.
@nc3419
3 жыл бұрын
Hello. I to am interested in their products. Definitely the amp and would ask if you could help with the speakers. I have listened to a variety of speakers. Liked Dalis although they could have been a touch more dynamic, ML 15s, Paradigm SE-1s and Monitor Audio Silver 50s among others. After all that, I have Focal 807Ws which beat them all in detail, musicality and only the MAs had a wider SS with a bit more woody texture on piano decays. Spending more money would likely get better resolution and instrument separation but at the expense of a flatter SS and dryness. My experience so far. I do not listen at loud levels anymore and though a variety of music, Piano and voice rendition are most important. I am used to the Focals and also have Triangle Zetas which I like alot although they do sound smaller. I am wondering how the Spirit 4s would fare. Would you say they are more dynamic than similarly priced and sized speakers? You stated they have good bass (42Hz tuned port given) but is it tight or loose? Do you find the mids comparable in texture and resolution to the Kefs or at least close? Lastly, I do like a nice and airy highs but being real, my hearing goes no higher than 14Khz. Sizewise, they are a fit for what I want (12 to under 15 inches), so is the budget. I plan on pairing the Edge with say something like an SMSL SU-9, both of which are known to round off the highest frequencies which is fine as the French speakers sometimes have a bit of bite in the upper mids through the highs. Just hoping to keep a bit of 3Dness and airyness when its in the recording. But midrange is key. Also looking at the Wharfedale 12 series as it's said to have very good instrument separation as well but don't want something to laid back or overly warm either. I seem to prefer the cooler side of neutral sound coming from a Hegel h160 with the Focals. Any thoughts and guidance appreciated. BTW, does the finish look decent enough or does it really show as budget? Thanks.
@hushpuppykl
4 жыл бұрын
Great review. The Harbeth P3ESR uses a metal dome tweeter but rolls off at 15k. Not just because of the crossover design but it’s the design from manufacturer (SEAS). I replaced mine with another set of tweeters from SEAS, it’s a silk dome but extends to 20k. The P3ESR has more sparkle now with the new silk dome tweeter. It’s smooth and detailed too. Silk dome tweeters can give a sparkle for sure. Just depends on the design and how much we want to pay.
@ltlai9465
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reviewing this XTZ EDGE A2-300 and Spirit 4, great video. So far you are the only reviewer who review this Spirit 4 together with their own Edge A2-300 Poweramp, thanks. Any chance on their 99.25? If possible, we would like to see a video from you match these XTZ with other shoebox equipments such as the SMSL SP400 Preamp and SU9 DAC (or their flagship D1 DAC). Very interested to know how good the overall performance of these shoebox gadgets all together.
@droidzhunterz6861
4 жыл бұрын
Nice. I have an XTZ 12.17 Edge, subwoofer. Incredible features for that price range, with parametric EQ on the plate amp. Maybe you have a review coming for one of their subwoofer series?
@sdstreiker
4 жыл бұрын
how about vs. JBL Studio 530?
@davidrojas6457
4 жыл бұрын
Finally, people outside of Europe are recognizing the XTZ Spirit line. Been waiting for someone to back me up on my praise for this bookshelf.
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
I back you up 100%.
@misterweb111
4 жыл бұрын
I ordered an A2 300 amp from XTZ 2 weeks ago and have yet to receive any kind of order acknowledgement or ship date. They have my PayPal payment, but I can't get them to respond to any of my contact attempts via email or their online contact form. Very disappointing. I would cautious in recommending them at the moment. If you have someone at XTZ I can contact directly, I would appreciate it. Thanks.
@SuleymanAkhundov
4 жыл бұрын
Andrew, I have been enjoying your videos for the last couple of months since I discovered your channel. I find that I agree with your opinions and thoughts more often than not, and right now this channel along with Zero Fidelity are my two top sources of information related to audio. Great job!
@MrSteney
4 жыл бұрын
I'll take matte black any day over high gloss black. I won't buy anything in gloss black. I don't understand the attraction manufacturers have with it, it has to cost more to produce. Nice review. I'm a new subscriber and enjoying your channel.
@krane15
4 жыл бұрын
Reference design: Humans like shiny things. The matte black gets hidden away, the glossy black gets put on display.
@DBravo29er
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for elaborating on sound stage and imaging. It’s such an important factor of performance.
@nv5857
4 жыл бұрын
I think if you like softdome tweeters and prefer those over metaldome or ribbon tweeters this will be a good choice if you don't want to spend more. But i personally like the XTZ 99.25 bookshelf with the Fountek ribbon tweeter and Seas midbass driver. The first version of the big XTZ Divine 100.49 floorstander with Visaton ceramic tweeter and Thiel midrange driver was a absolute giant killer at it's introduction price of 4800 euro's for a pair. But at 140 pounds a piece they need a really big room and alot of space around the speaker to work properly. Nice review! Cheers, NV.
@DerekRNeumann
4 жыл бұрын
I just have to say your demeanor in this review has a confidence that lands more honestly and plainly than ive seen in your work thus far. There's something about it. Cant put my finger on it, but yeah, digging it man.
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
@Glock_4717
4 жыл бұрын
Great review man keep it up really enjoying the vibe of the channel.
@randalllawkin
4 жыл бұрын
How do these compare to the Triangle Bro3?
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
No idea, haven't heard the Triangle Bro 3.
@10Filip
Жыл бұрын
They are currently on sale in EU (248 euro + shipping + vat).
@jonmason1955
4 жыл бұрын
The best speaker review I've heard. I knew of these speakers, and wondered, now I know about them. Until I watched your video about the XTZ amp, never knew they had one. Your explanations that lack the geeky tech talk make those of us, well me at least anyway, more interested in the pleasing "noise" factor, better sit up and take note. As I had mentioned in the XTZ amp video, of what great matter has (light) dust or fingerprints on an encasement, to do with the sound quality of a unit or performance of a product? Why mention it? Well, maybe, for those who have OCD issues. Thanks for this installment, Andrew!
@nc3419
4 жыл бұрын
A really good comparison would be the XTZ to the Triangle Borea bookshelves.
@sudd3660
4 жыл бұрын
XTZ had always been on my radar, its based on sweden so my neighbor country. they have a vast range of products, i would like the spirit 2 for use with a subwoofer, its sony small when its sealed and rolls of earlier in the bass. the high end divine series is what i remember the most, for so many years been in magazines.
@thomasaxelsen9629
4 жыл бұрын
@Andrew Robinson - Great review. it has a very professional feel. Price is aprox the same as the Klipsch RP-600m here in denmark. There has been alot of good reviews of the Klipsch, so i am having a really hard time making a decision. I know XTZ are good but there is not a whole lot of reviews on them. So it is not easy to choose. I am looking to get a small stereo setup and just bought the IOTAVX SA3+PA3 and is now looking for the best bookshelf speaker match. I have around 5-800 dollars to use on speakers. Do you have a recommendation or know of a reliable review with comparision of speakers in that price range? 6 years ago i had 3x XTZ 99.25/26 speakers that i was very happy with. But in the range of 5-800Dollars a pair is XTZ still the way to go?
@ernst8455
Жыл бұрын
you choose the Spirit?
@anthonydickinson9293
2 жыл бұрын
Fun… Shane from spare change just reviewed a xtz sub and now I’m looking more into their products and the spirit 4 looks like it will work out for my home office
@larsv6144
4 жыл бұрын
Do you like the Triangle BR 02 / 03 better? I just got the XTZ Edge A2-300 amp and looking for bookshelf speakers to go with it.
@wertywerrtyson5529
3 жыл бұрын
I used to own an XTZ sub many years ago but had to sell it because the neighbors complained. I'm thinking of a sub again though now that I'm moving into a house. These might be good to pair it with.
@felixisme
2 жыл бұрын
You think one would work on a bottom floor apartment? Considering one for sure, but not sure how hard I'd be able to run them without it transferring to neighbors up and on same floor (few walls away)
@wertywerrtyson5529
2 жыл бұрын
@@felixisme It depends on the volume and the building. I used a concrete plate under and then a carpet under that but it still made a lot of noise for the neighbours.
@Basis213
Жыл бұрын
A comparison or some thoughts between the Spirits 4 and the KEF Q350 would be very interesting..;)
@xray111xxx
4 жыл бұрын
Interesting. How does this compare to the Elac 6.2 Debut? It is again the 1/3 more money, but I am wanting up my game if it is worth. I like the 6.2 very much. Thanks Andrew.
@roberteye7352
4 жыл бұрын
Agree on the 6.2. I have them on bookshelves and they work fine (being front ported helps). I did set them on foam blocks which seemed to help clean up the sound even more, especially the bass.
@roquesoprano913
4 жыл бұрын
Vincent Chen im in the same direction. which other speaks are you thinking about as possible upgrade ?
@xray111xxx
4 жыл бұрын
@@roquesoprano913 Maybe, but there are so many other speakers here that might sway me. For a little more the Klipsch RP-600M has my attention as a non technical get me involved with the music. The Elac for me is a smooth performer. Just not going to want to dance to it if you know what I mean. I don't know if the Spirit 4 will do that for me too. If it does I have another great option. I like the Elac very much but I want to get more involved.
@Purpleyamz
4 жыл бұрын
@@xray111xxx Also wondering about this comparison. I have a pair of debut 6.2's and feel the same way. I actually prefer them to my Yamaha HS8's for everyday listening but they've always left me wanting more bass. Enjoyable, accurate and balanced sound... but a bit lean/thin for my tastes. I'm not looking to add a sub, so 2.0 setup with a bit more low-end punch would be ideal. Been eyeing Buchardt, but this video has me interested in the XTZ's as well.
@Zoranurai13
4 жыл бұрын
Great review as always! These might be a contender for the future. Also, try the arendal sound 1961 bookshelf speakers if you have the chance, they are very similar looking but they are absolutely amazing
@b.a.2335
4 жыл бұрын
Great review... As usual 👍🏼 but I have a question: why aren't more companies making 3 way bookshelves like Wharfedal, Elac, Swan and even Yamaha (and those aren't bad at all) ? Seems like there's always a sacrifice somewhere in the frequency range. And those aren't thousand dollar speakers like the Kef R3's. Would love to hear your opinion.
@b.a.2335
4 жыл бұрын
@@filippiasec true to some extent however the Elac Uni-Fi bookshelf is within reach as are the Wharfedal's to make just a couple.
@findingwithterry
4 жыл бұрын
As always, nothing but a smooth flight with Andrew Robinson Air. Question: How would these fare in a nearfield desktop setup. For context, my lust-list includes KEF LS50 and Harbeth P3ESR, but to be honest I think I'd be just as happy with right (affordable) solution.
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
I didn’t try them on my desk but now I’m curious. I would think they’d do just great!
@umitahmet4112
10 ай бұрын
A big fan of XTZ spirit 4s Very goog sound for the money In fact they nailed it with the Spirit 4
@naddy8871
Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew,recently i listened to XTZ spirit 11 towers and the bass was punchy without bloated or muddy,also vocals were good in both HT n two channel stereo,am planning to buy them i have a ML32h two channel amplifier,whats your advise on these Towers..
@edstark44
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, I’m trying to establish in what range these speakers fall under when compared with the likes of monitor audio and kef? I.e would they be in the same league or class as monitor audio silvers or kef’s Q series? Not asking if they’re “better”, just trying to understand where the spirit range fits in with the ranges of said competitors. Thanks for all the content 🤟🏼
@rokasbalciunas9567
Жыл бұрын
I own xtz 99.25 lcr bookshelf speakers, with ribbon tweeter and seas excel w18e woofer. It has deep lows (very deep), ribbon tweeter sounds different than soft dome, wide sound stage and neutral vocals. Amp hegel h1 (120w 8ohm) witch gives them enough power. Its my secondary system more suitable for movies in my opinion and great for pop music.
@joepop8122
4 жыл бұрын
I was kind of wondering about the speaker in the cabinet. Not because of the bass port, but more with the height of the tweeter. My current speakers demand I be on level with the tweeters, otherwise the highs are really rolled off. Guessing the massive waveguide helps this.
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
These do not suffer that same trait, though inside my cabinet they're near ear level actually. We have a lower sofa and the cabinet is bigger than some.
@mikaels3221
4 жыл бұрын
Bought the Spirit 4 yesterday evening directly after seeing your review. Waiting for Spirit 4 to arrive next week. Will pair it with an Onkyo A-9010 amp. Havent heard the speakers from XTZ ever but trust your opinion after seeing countless clips with you Andrew, Audiophiliac, John Darko and Zero Fidelity reviews of speakers last year. Have a pair of very old paradigm Atom II which needed to be replaced. The Spirit 4 looks really cool with the Waveguide. Hope I doing the right thing. Linear sound, good looks reasonable price. Andrew you never mention what type of music you listen to when you evaluate? Do you measure with analyzer?
@matsudakodo
4 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to tell us how they sound and compared to what else you've heard.
@kazitamas4693
4 жыл бұрын
XTZ Spirit vs ELAC Debut Reference? Which prefer 3.1 HT system?
@ltlai9465
3 жыл бұрын
I have Debut, my friend is XTZ dealer and he also carry Elac brand too. We both prefered Spirit more in term of Music + Movie.
@Franceyou
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, how are these speakers compare to the new elac dbr 62, considering good and powerful amp. Thanks
@igorushka
2 жыл бұрын
Loud speakers with ribbon Twitters is what I like!
@paulgillard5094
2 жыл бұрын
Is it true to say that ribbon tweeters are best for vocal reproduction.?
@danieldykstra7964
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew; really like your review style. Unlike most "audiophiles" I think you actually get outside once in awhile...lol. I just purchased a pair of Spirit 4s and I'm very excited. Had I not watched your review, I would never had known.....thanks & keep up the fantastic work!!!
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much and enjoy your speakers! Be well!
@nc3419
3 жыл бұрын
Hello. I am considering the Spirit 4s and would like to ask how you find them if you are still using them. I would like to know if the bass is strong and tight? Do they retain their sound characteristics at low volumes too? I use focals now and am trying to figure out how much I would be giving up. Also tonality. Is the texture to the mids such as with voices, piano, etc. Any views appreciated. I plan on getting their amp and am told they pair well together. Any comparisons to Wharfedales, Kefs, as well as other speakers are good as I have heard many. Thanks.
@ionutplesea5693
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew congrats on your work. You haven't mention anything about the jumper at the back of the cabinet that can be used to adjust the tweeter level.
@randomvideos2339
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, what do you think of this speakers with the bluesound powernode 2i? Will be okay? Or with the Q acoustic q3030i will be better? Fábio from Brazil
@Basis213
Жыл бұрын
Hi, also have a question after this great review. at the moment I have the Polk S20e here for testing. I like the bass and the highs of them. The mids I still don’t know. They aren’t bad but they seem sometimes a bit canned. The higher mids sound leveled up. But overall a good, warm sounding speaker. But now I’m not sure if the Spirit 4 would be the better choice in clarity and resolution. Also equal mids. Only thing is: Ihave to put the speaker on the wall with little space between.. would like to know your opinion. Or someone who got experience with these two speakers. Thanks and as always, excellent video. Regards
@Pitbull0669
4 жыл бұрын
Always great videos buddy!
@Rezzered
4 жыл бұрын
Straight question, Andrew, Kanto TUK's or XTZ Sound Spirit 4 with a decent amplifier? How they compare in audio?
@krane15
4 жыл бұрын
First thing came to my mind. Then I thought, apple and oranges, don't you think?
@jimmixgs
4 жыл бұрын
Would you reccommend those for near field listening? I love natural tonality and relaxed high end, while having some excitement and bass, so I'm really considering these ones, the Paradigms ATOM SE or the Klipsch RP500M. I initially ordered the Paradigms but they will take 2 months so I guess I'm cancelling the order... Thanks for your reviews!
@MikkeyFacts
4 жыл бұрын
I am also wondering what you think of the spirit 4 for near field listening. Thinking of these for desktop use
@jimmixgs
4 жыл бұрын
@@MikkeyFacts I ended up getting the Wharfedale Evo 4.1, I listened to them at a dealer and I fell in love with them, so I didn't need to order a speaker I haven't heard. Treied a couple speakers more (klipsch etc) and didn't like them at all.
@BennyKsBandwidth
4 жыл бұрын
Most likely going to be buying these and the XTZ Edge for my home gym setup, might just run a Bluesound Node 2i, into the new Topping E30 and use the E30 as a preamp/dac into the edge. Or would there be a better budget friendly preamp you would suggest?
@01001001011001001110
3 жыл бұрын
Andrew: Do your options of the Spirit 4 stand the test of time? Do you still have the speakers in your BDI media cabinet?
@andrewrobinsonreviews
3 жыл бұрын
I do not but that isn’t a statement against the XTZs, but rather a reality of having too many speakers in house over the past year or two since their arrival.
@lordnilsson1
Жыл бұрын
Which are best for low volume..... XTZ 4 or Polk R100...?
@umitahmet4112
10 ай бұрын
Hi Andrew 🙂 Did you power them with Audiolab 6000a? Would they be a good match?
@mikewired
Жыл бұрын
I am Looking between the Spirit 4 and the Bowers and Wilkins DM-606 S2 anniversary edition. I plan to use them with my Elekit TU8200DX tube amp. Thoughts?
@triplelexxx9407
4 жыл бұрын
Great Review! Andrew have you heard the XTZ Divine Alpha? I heard they were the best speakers under 10k nothing but absoloute praise.....
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
I have since heard of them but have no firsthand experience.
@franke6928
4 жыл бұрын
I have the little sisters 100.33....probably the last speakers i ever buy,they are that good
@kikooe
2 ай бұрын
Some opinion vs. Elac UB52 ?
@sebastianziolkowski1250
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, I've bought the speakers based on your suggestion and I matched them with Yamaha A-S501 amp. I'm really happy with the setup but I would like to get the max out of it. Do you think that getting an external dac (I'm looking into Topping E30 but I'm open to any suggestions) would make an audible difference or should I look into something else? Also what would you recommend in terms of the upgrade path, should I look into replacing the speakers or the amp in the future? It's my 1st hifi system so while I really like the sound coming out of it I have nothing to compare it with :)
@number1pappy
4 жыл бұрын
These are just really good looking speakers!
@krane15
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, they look dowdy to me. Like Andrew Jones speakers. They may sound great, but definitely not something I'd be inclined to display. But everybody's taste is different. That said, I'd much rather have speaker that sound good rather than look good and where you can pay extra for a better cabinet if you prefer.
@markosgstudios5007
4 жыл бұрын
love your new intro song !
@Caeldras
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Andrew, thanks for this nice Reviews! I just ordered the Kanto yu6 after seeing your recommendation and doing as much research as i could - audiophile newbe. I do like these speakers from a design perspective much more and am now wondering if i should cancel the order for these. Or maybe the yu6 are something not comparable since they are powered? Some thoughts would be great! Keep up your great content !
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
They’re not comparable really. You’ll like the YU6 speakers. Don’t fret it.
@benoitdugas745
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew love your channel, I'd like to get your opinion on the whaferdale reva 2 if possible
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
I don't have one on account of I haven't demoed them personally yet. Sorry.
@benoitdugas745
4 жыл бұрын
Im sure you would love them too bad.
@amb3cog
4 жыл бұрын
Another great video. I commented last time about their amp you reviewed. And thought I hadn't heard of it before, but upon looking at their site more after this review. It made me realize that I've heard of them before, and looked at their site before too. Quite a while ago though. The big problem was the lack of prices in US dollars, and no way to just click and order. Sure I can call/email them, or even get a general idea by finding out the € price and converting it to US$. But being used to having everything hand fed to me normally. I just moved on instead, and forgot about them. So please tell this company to get their US website, and ordering system up to snuff. How can they expect people to trust them to deliver on their products, when they haven't even been able to get their website right for years now? For a lot of people, even $500 is a lot of money, and people want to feel safe ordering. A professional website delivers that feeling. What's crazy is their website is professional for people in Europe, but not here. Do they want our business, or not? 🤔 Anyway that being said, great review, and I think I would like these. This is definitely a company to keep your eye on it seems. ✌️
@reflux1986
4 жыл бұрын
It says on their website they are rebuilding they US shop, so it's probably on it's way. One could argue it would be about time to get it done before the review was released...
@bobsteele1199
4 жыл бұрын
@Andrew Robinson another awesome video dude. Cheers. Been watching for a while, just subscribed and you may have to get a commission from these guys, as I'm another buyer of them. Peace dude and keep up the good work x
@danielnarducci3273
4 жыл бұрын
Please help Jamos C97 ii or spirt 4s don't have a lot of experience but want to stay under 1000 thank you for your time
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
Have you watched our review of the C97ii speakers? Check it out.
@nc3419
3 жыл бұрын
I have these and the Wharfedale 12.2s on my radar. Any chance you can review the new Wharfedale 12.2? We ask alot don't we?
@JC-bl9bo
3 жыл бұрын
You can't get these in the US? At lease not any more.
@markozupancic
Жыл бұрын
I'm considering Project Speaker Box 5 S2, Klipsch RP-500M II, or XTZ Spirit 4. Already decided on Monolith 365c, SVS SB3000 & Marantz Cinema 50. Which speakers would you suggest in this case? 70% movies...
@andrewrobinsonreviews
Жыл бұрын
Easy. These bit.ly/3Ak39C6.
@dougg1075
4 жыл бұрын
Did you keep Technics
@tony18mo
4 жыл бұрын
I am considering XTZ 95.24 but there is no reviews onine..
@ltlai9465
3 жыл бұрын
Consider the 99 series (99.25 or 99.36 or 99.38) instead of 95 series
@MasterChief37
3 жыл бұрын
You should do a review of the Arendal 1961 Bookshelf, it's pretty similar to the XTZ.
@ernst4878
Жыл бұрын
You compare this both already? I just have both on my list😊
@naldsarmas8584
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! I'm waiting for their US website to go online.
@davidrojas6457
4 жыл бұрын
You can email them for quotes.
@luke9822
3 жыл бұрын
One year late, and it's *still* in the waiting stage.
@stevesims6301
4 жыл бұрын
Is my Outlaw 5000 going to overpower the XTZ Spirit 4 bookshelf speaker?
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
Nope. It’ll be just fine.
@stevesims6301
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your quick response.
@BradyJohnson1
4 жыл бұрын
Andrew, great review! How do you think these speakers compare to the Bowers & Wilkins 606 bookshelves?
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
I think the Spirit 4s will (likely) be a touch “lively” in comparison. Or that the 606s will maybe sound “darker” and maybe mildly richer in the lower mid-range. Both are capable speakers, hard choice really.
@romanwychowaniak4224
Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, In Your opinion witch loudspeakers have better sound: this XTZ Spirit 4 or Klipsch RP-600M? In stereo system od course 😉
@andrewrobinsonreviews
Жыл бұрын
I recommend these bit.ly/3wvqfnh.
@BogdanWeiss
Жыл бұрын
ask him about "kaching-commission" - klipsh are as faithful&truthful as the Clinton's :-)
@alexanderboehm80
3 жыл бұрын
Nice LS - I will give them a Chance. Just ordered a Pair.
@jimmartin9711
3 жыл бұрын
Alexander - How do you like the speakers? I just ordered the XTZ EDGE A2-300 amp and thinking about pairing it with the speakers.
@alexanderboehm80
3 жыл бұрын
@@jimmartin9711 like them very much! Matches with my Class- AB-Amp (IOTAVX PA3 & SA3). I do not like the Sound of Class D-Amps.
@leonvanderlinden6929
4 жыл бұрын
Just ordered these☺️
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy them!
@leonvanderlinden6929
4 жыл бұрын
They're Just like you discribed. Even as they are placed on my AV cabinet the sound is much more dynamic and detailed compared to my previous couple (Wharfedale Diamond 11.3) except for the lower bass ofcource. But that's no problem since i live in an appartement and neighbors dont seem to like bass. Why is that?🙄. Playing them for a few houers now and i find them a bit harsh on the high mids. It might go away after a few houers more. If it doesnt, it might be a good excuse to try "the edge"😊.
@nc3419
3 жыл бұрын
@@leonvanderlinden6929 Any comparisons to Focals? When you say a bit harsh on the high mids does that mean grain or just more pronounced? Any thoughts on how it is for rendering voice and piano? Is the stage flat or does it have dimensionality? Thanks.
@Will-N-Christine
2 жыл бұрын
I tried ordering them a few days ago with the center and it said it could not ship to me, said it could not find my address on there website and I'm in Tennessee. Do you have a reason why maybe?
@andrewrobinsonreviews
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I don't know.
@jespervedelrieper1992
2 жыл бұрын
i am considering thees or polk R200 and i often do play ad loud wolume. what is your opinion? :) hope you can help
@andrewrobinsonreviews
2 жыл бұрын
I would get the R200s over these 100%. They are on sale here bit.ly/3zvBfRp
@Andersljungberg
4 жыл бұрын
but don't they sound best on speaker stands?
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
They do sound their absolute best on stands in open air, but they didn't suck inside the cabinet and we quite liked the cleaner aesthetic.
@markomso1
2 жыл бұрын
hi Andrew - i just purchased a pair of the Spirit 4s and i have a question which i hope you'll address - as i was unboxing them, i thought those don't look like 6.5" woofers & they aren't - they measure 5.25" and that is what the enclosed manual says - however, their website states 6.5 and your video says the same - what's up with that? the speakers sound ok, but there is definitely a lack of bass and they are not what i ordered - just curious what your response will be - thanks, Mark
@andrewrobinsonreviews
2 жыл бұрын
Speaker drivers are measured based on the driver's total assembly "size" (this includes surrounds and/or baskets etc), not just the driver material you may see itself. You're not getting less bass because you think XTZ gave you a smaller driver. They are not misleading you, they are going about their labeling and specifications same as everyone else. You can not like it, which is fine, but they're not pulling a fast one.
@markomso1
2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews my apologies, they are exactly as you described them (which was my sole reason for buying them - keep up the great work) - after re-setting my yamaha a/v receiver to factory defaults, they sound amazing! (previous settings were so messed up that they sounded muffled & garbled - and, since the speakers were new, i blamed them)
@gnevos
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how these sound in lower volumes? My critique of the Polk vs a Kef (l100 vs q150) style tweeter is that at lower volumes they sound thick. Coming from your other video where you want a product that fits your lifestyle rather than raw performance; would you say these are better or worse at lower than reference volumes? Also, what do you search for the pucks you put under your speakers?
@AdrianIII
4 жыл бұрын
Generally, it seems we need a high efficiency speaker in order to sound really good at low volumes. I wonder if the frequency response of a low efficiency speaker changes more with volume level than a high efficiency one. Come to think of it, I don't think I have ever seen frequency response measurements produced for different overall volume levels. That would be very interesting!
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
To your first question, they're way more involving at lower to moderate volumes than say the Polk Audio speakers (at least in my system). Second, the pucks under my speakers are for washing machines but they work very well for large speakers too (and they're WAY cheaper than audiophile solutions). Here's a link amzn.to/39Dju5G
@gnevos
4 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Thanks! I might have to pick this speaker up. I have a very similar situation where I need to put speakers in built ins on either side of a fireplace.
@stauanjaga9131
3 жыл бұрын
Try the Edifier Studio R2750DB 2.0, please !
@10Filip
Жыл бұрын
is it still worth it today?
@Selrisitai
Жыл бұрын
Probably. Speakers don't change that much that quickly, and when you're paying $500 for a speaker, you're getting _very_ high fidelity.
@10Filip
Жыл бұрын
@@Selrisitai I got them and I think they are ok, some finishing details could be improved, but cool otherwise.
@10Filip
Жыл бұрын
@@Selrisitai BTW they are closer to 248 EURO per pcs.
@10Filip
Жыл бұрын
@@Selrisitai Sorry, 248 EURO per pair.
@lukaswilfinger8752
Жыл бұрын
@@10Filip so how do you like the spirit 4? i am also looking for new speakers and flipping betwen those and the klipsch r50m or some dali's. quite a tough decision...
@eggmackan3353
4 жыл бұрын
Its great brand. Their subwoofers are super good. Like svs is to americans xtz is to scandinavians
@Kmahomie
4 жыл бұрын
ok... so i am planning on grabbing these for my office . few questions. i have a schitt modi(dac) and sys (passive preamp) that are just sitting since i upgraded . this would be my first pair of passive speakers . would i just need the speaker amplifier to make this all work ? and if so can you recommend one that works well on a desk setup ? thanks man loving the content stream . keep it up .
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
I would go with the matching XTZ amp in this scenario. It's small in size and should work well in a desktop setting. Thank you for watching and for becoming a member! We really appreciate it.
@Kmahomie
4 жыл бұрын
Andrew Robinson ok awesome. Thanks again guys.
@Kmahomie
4 жыл бұрын
Andrew Robinson one more thing . Do you think that these could be powered by something like the smsl ad18, I really like the Bluetooth functionality of the unit and the sub out annnnnnd the fact it’s almost 400$ cheaper. Thanks again guys.
@skeletronxxprime6277
4 жыл бұрын
Orca Recon , hello I have Smsl sa300 thd at .004% better than ad18 same price as ad18 . When I use sa300 on sprite 4 at 0 volume still hear hiss sound 1feet away , I’m going to switch to a/b amplifier this week let’s see how it sound.
@Kmahomie
4 жыл бұрын
SkeletronxX Prime ok thanks for the info ! awesome 👏🏽
@byronrose7906
4 жыл бұрын
Did you try with crown amp?
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
Yes. It was a good match. XTZ's own A2-300 Edge amp was a little better though.
@Mark-rn6rs
4 жыл бұрын
Looks like a fantastic speaker at a great price.
@KristiWright
4 жыл бұрын
Mark it’s really good.
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
What Kristi said 👍
@Mark-rn6rs
4 жыл бұрын
Hey When is the team getting back together? Those $5 vinyl vids where cool
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
I agree!!!
@cliffordcostley9798
4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried these with the "Heaven 11 Billie" or "Parasound NewClassic 200," integrated amplifiers?
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately not. I did not have the Billie when the XTZ speakers arrived.
@cliffordcostley9798
4 жыл бұрын
One other thing. Are you able to rate them against the ELAC Debut DBR 62's at this time?
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
I cannot. I hope to change that in the future.
@cliffordcostley9798
4 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Great. Thanks. Always looking forward to your opinions.
@JP-ko8jj
4 жыл бұрын
I would like you to do some ridiculous speaker reviews like the Magico Ultimate II's, Legacy Audio Valor, or Von Schweikert Audio....if it's possible. Just see what you have to say about them as compared to like B&W, or Martin Logan, etc. Is there really any difference that would warrant the $$$?
@briansimmons5363
4 жыл бұрын
Hard for reviewers. MFGs like this don't donate free samples, if the reviewer buys them (few can afford) they take a bath on reselling them. IMO nothing can really justify speakers in these stratophere prices in terms of audio quality, they become status symbols like Roll Royce, Mont Blanc pens, Rolex watches etc. Once one hits say a $25K price point the incremental improvements are so small. In fact there might not even be any...
@AdrianIII
4 жыл бұрын
@@briansimmons5363 I'd say that the incremental improvements get very small waaay below the $25K price point. It definitely does become a "boutique" choice.
@JP-ko8jj
4 жыл бұрын
@@briansimmons5363 Thanks for the reply. I figured there would be something to that effect as you mentioned the Rolex and Blanc Pens. I just wanted to have Andrew's opinion on them vs. more conventional speakers.
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
I'll look into it. Got some friends in high places, maybe I can get some higher end speakers sent -you know, for fun.
@carlosoliveira-rc2xt
4 жыл бұрын
@@AdrianIII Lol. Have you owned speakers above $25,000? I think not or you wouldn't make such a ridiculous statement.
@Torgeirtrap
4 жыл бұрын
Any chance of a video about that fantastic cabinet? :-)
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
YES. Likely within the week!
@Torgeirtrap
4 жыл бұрын
@@@andrewrobinsonreviews Great, can't wait!
@carlosoliveira-rc2xt
4 жыл бұрын
Its a boutique cabinet. If it costs anymore than an IKEA cabinet then its just a status product like Rolex watches, right?
@misterweb111
4 жыл бұрын
Update: Just wanted to update my comment. Xtz did finally respond today. They will be shipping my order shortly. I think there were some issues with their US website capturing all of my information back on 2/9. Look forward to receiving the amp. Will let everyone know what I think once I get some listening time in. --------------‐------------------- I ordered an A2 300 amp from XTZ 2 weeks ago and have yet to receive any kind of order acknowledgement or ship date. They have my PayPal payment, but I can't get them to respond to any of my contact attempts via email or their online contact form. Very disappointing. I would be cautious in recommending them at the moment. If you have someone at XTZ I can contact directly, I would appreciate it. Thanks.
@misterweb111
4 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to update my comment. Xtz did finally respond today. They will be shipping my order shortly. I think there were some issues with their US website capturing all of my information. Look forward to receiving the amp. Will let everyone know what I think once I get some listening time in.
@matsudakodo
4 жыл бұрын
@@misterweb111 what is your opinion of the speakers?
@RJohnODonnell
2 жыл бұрын
Did you ever get the speakers?
@felixlaboy1453
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I’m looking to a set of speakers I can add as a 2 .2 for my TV or my bedroom for light listening. Can you recommend a amp at about a $500 budget for them. Thanks for your advice
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
I would check out the Edge amp from XTZ Sound. My review is elsewhere on this channel. Link is in the description.
@HowieHaigh
4 жыл бұрын
Either I blacked out during your review or you forgot to talk about the effect of the removable links on the back 🤔😊
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
You can boost the treble by +3dB if you need to. My room doesn’t or didn’t require it, so while I tried it, I preferred the neutral position.
@ShellstaTube
4 жыл бұрын
I too rewatched the vid to see if I missed mention of the tweeter adjustment ... especially in light of an emphasis on silk dome vs metal/ribbon. I consider that a preference thing and no less 'audiophile'.
@level600a
3 жыл бұрын
I like the other intro music great review tho.......
@lordnilsson1
Жыл бұрын
But... if I'm one of those persons that play music on a low(!) level of amplitude... I guess that an amp. with 2 x 50W per channel is enough.... or...!??
@jwiggins1229
Жыл бұрын
I have a set on my desk running off a Schiit Vali 2/Modi 3+ as a Pre/DAC and a Emotiva BasX100 which is 50 watts A/B and they sound fantastic. Get pretty loud without a hint of distortion. Now if I hook them to my main system which is either a Pass Labs XA30.8 or XA60.8 mono's which is 30 or 60 watts of class A they sound even more amazing. I would put these up against speakers costing 3x what they do! Center image is on point, and falls way behind the speakers and I swear they image wider than my main speakers which are 4k more.
@reflux1986
4 жыл бұрын
Arghhh, great review man! Was seriously looking at the S400 as an "upgrade" from my S300 since the ported version sounds way to boomy in my smaller room and setup. It is however tempting to try these XTZ's and save a bunch of cash that could be spent on acoustics and a new preamp instead. Choices, choices...
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
Better to spend money getting your room right.
@reflux1986
4 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews yep! Pulled the plug on the Spirit 4's now, will try them at home and compare to the S300's. Interesting stuff!
@gnevos
4 жыл бұрын
@@reflux1986 You should reply here when you get them. Will be interesting to see how speakers almost 1/3 the price compare to s300s.
@reflux1986
4 жыл бұрын
@@gnevos Yeah, I will for sure. I even got their discounted price since they are moving their warehouse, so around $300 for a pair in black. They will arrive this week and if they sound about as good as the S300's I'll be amazed.
@gnevos
4 жыл бұрын
@@reflux1986 $300?! Wow Is that to the US or Europe? I might have to just jump on it
@carthage7757
4 жыл бұрын
Heard this serie on a hifi show in Gothenborg. Nice for movies. Not as good for music
@KristiWright
4 жыл бұрын
That cabinet is so sexy.
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
So sexy!
@Hans--
3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewrobinsonreviews Can I use these speakers with Yamaha RX-V4A 5.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver ? Or it should be run with their Edge A2-300 ? Please help
@alexstewart8097
4 жыл бұрын
Love these Sound Spirit 4 speakers as well ; and you are not alone. You , me and many others are indeed in agreement. Just one question though, are those children cheering on this KZitem video your own? Also that other video of yours walking into the unknown Asian old lady's house and being a lazy boy sitting on her chair ( or was it that you sat on her lazy boy chair? Either way, whatever...)with her many cats , tells a lot about philes restless hearts always looking, and sometimes many even buying in dangerously unknown places.. Not the wise thing to do...
@briansimmons5363
4 жыл бұрын
Sort of a Buchardt S400 copy, interestng.
@andrewrobinsonreviews
4 жыл бұрын
Watch the video until the end to see how I think they compare.
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